Have you ever wondered why a polar bear’s fur doesn’t freeze? CNN’s Randi Kaye examines new research highlighting the ...

Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation: greasy fur. It’s a trait that, ...

“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease ...

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to ...

Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the ...

New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant ...

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

Researchers at the University of Surrey, in collaboration with an international team, have found that a unique mix of lipids in the fur’s sebum drastically reduces ice adhesion—an insight that could ...

An international study published in Science Advances has explored the anti-icing properties of polar bear fur in extreme Arctic conditions, revealing a unique mix of lipids in the fur’s sebum – an ...

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind ...